Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Agency: Teaching Vacancies
Location: Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8NJ
Salary/Rate: Not Specified

Summary

What skills and experience are we looking for?

St Michael’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

Working mainly, but not exclusively, with the Early Years team in Nursery and Reception, the postholder will support teaching staff in developing children at the very start of their educational journey.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting
• Has an awareness and knowledge of the school curriculum for KS1
• Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• Has the ability to work as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

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